HOW TO FILL OUT THE 1-D-1 AGRICULTURAL APPLICATION

Fill Out RCAD's Info

Note: We will typically enter this for you, but if you get the form from somewhere else, you need to make sure and fill this section out.

Runnels County Appraisal District 325-365-3583

PO Box 524, Ballinger, TX 76821 (505 Hutchings Ave.)

Read the Important Information Sections

Complete STEP 1

Simply type or write in the tax year for which you wish to qualify. Typically, this will be the current year.

2016

Complete STEP 2

Enter the name and contact information of the property owner. If the farm or ranch is owned by a trust, corporation, or other business entity, please use the name of the business or trust. Make sure to input the mailing address if not the same as the physical address.

Note: The owner's date of birth isn't required, but it helps us make sure you receive all the tax assistance for which you qualify.

John Doe

123 Main Street

Ballinger, TX 76821 325-555-5555

10/11/1951

Complete STEP 3

Enter the location information that pertains to the land you wish to qualify for special use ag appraisal. This detail is included in the letter accompanying your form.

EXAMPLE A:

MILLER, Blk: 10, Lot: 1MILLER, Blk: 10, Lot: 2MILLER, Blk: 10, Lot: 3

EXAMPLE B:

H T & B RR, AB: 267, SU: 3WHARTON CO SL, AB: 50, SU: 516E CALHOUN, AB: 647, SU: 2WHARTON CO SL, AB: 499, SU: 509W G LYKES, AB: 1364, SU: 511

R1234 or R000001234 100

Complete STEP 3 (continued)

Mark “Yes” or “No” for all three questions as applicable. These will dictate what you need to fill out in subsequent sections, so don't skip anything.

X

X

X

Complete STEP 4

Read the instructions thoroughly. If you still have questions related to whether your use of the land may qualify, please feel free to contact our office.

Complete STEP 4 (continued)

Enter the year and all applicable ag use of the land you wish to qualify. It's extremely important to be specific and make sure the total acreage you enter here equals the acreage entered in Step 3. Some examples have been provided to give you some guidance, but this is by no means a comprehensive list.

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Native Pasture - Cattle

Idle

Native/Improved Pasture - Goats

Native/Improved Pasture - Cattle

Native/Improved Pasture - Cattle

Idle

100

100

75/25

75/25

75/25

100

Complete STEP 4 (continued)

Only fill out these sections IF you raise livestock, exotics, crops, or other items as applicable. If you

don't, leave these sections blank.

Complete STEP 5

Enter information here only if you currently follow wildlife management practices as allowed by Texas state law. We don't require you to use the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's form to outline your wildlife management plan, but you must send us a complete and detailed plan. Failure to do so may delay or result in denial of your application.

Complete STEP 5 (continued)

Again, it is not necessary to fill out any part of this section if you are not using your land for the purposes outlined here. If you meet the qualifications, simply check “Yes” or “No” as applicable.

Complete STEP 6

Runnels County does not currently have anyone who meets the qualifications for timber land. Therefore, owners will generally leave this section blank.

Complete STEP 7

Print the owner's name. If the farm or ranch is owned by a trust, corporation, or other business entity, please use the name of the main owner or individual who prefers to be the point of contact. Enter their title; i.e., owner, manager, Executor, Power of Attorney, etc. Then sign and date it.

While the remainder of this form can be filled out by someone not the owner, it is very important the application is signed by the owner themselves.

Having completed your application successfully (we hope), it's time to send it in. You can mail it to

the address below or visit our office. We must have the original owner-signed form; therefore,

we can't accept faxed copies.

P.O. Box 524505 Hutchings Avenue

Ballinger, TX 76821